Fire Dispatcher - 24/7 Emergency Communications

Emergency Telecommunicator Services; Solon (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Retirement programs

Paid leave

Professional development

Job summary

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Solon, ME seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel. Training and equipment familiarity are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be comfortable with computer systems and data entry.
• Radio communication and map skills are important for accuracy.
• Fire dispatch certification or EMS training may be required for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Receive and document reports of fires, rescues, alarms, and hazardous conditions.
• Verify incident locations, access information, and reported risks.
• Alert stations and dispatch apparatus using approved response assignments.
• Monitor radio channels, unit availability, and incident status.
• Relay information about occupants, hazards, and changing conditions.
• Process requests for additional resources through established procedures.
• Coordinate mutual-aid communications when assigned.
• Record dispatch times, unit movements, and significant incident updates.

Skills

Computer systems

Data entry

Radio communication

Maps

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Emergency Telecommunicator Services in Solon, ME seeks Fire Dispatchers to coordinate responses to fires, rescues, and hazardous incidents. You will receive incident information, alert resources, and maintain communication with responding crews.

Roles require organized information handling and clear radio communication, following established plans and directions from authorized personnel. Training and equipment familiarity are emphasized.